Chapter 89. A Battle Had Begun

“Then why would someone want to kill you?” asked the officer in disbelief.

“I was forced to work for the mafia to pay off a family debt. I paid it off and left the circuit forever, but they are still after my life.” Matteo explained his situation to the Officer, who listened to him intently.

“Can you help in the investigation? We cannot nab such dangerous gangs without your cooperation. We will coordinate with the DIA. It will be a top-secret mission. Are you willing to go ahead with this?”

Matteo looked at a scared Marcello, realizing what he was involving himself in. Of course, he knew about the Direzione Investigativa Antimafia, also known as DIA. Its primary task was the fight against mafia-related organized crime in Italy.

“I’m willing to go ahead only if you can provide us with police protection against them.”

“You and your family can move to a safer place and stay low until the investigation is through. We will provide you with protection as long